Food Trends - Page 9

November 15, 2025

'Streateries' face steep new rules in major US city; will others follow?

Cities nationwide are cracking down on outdoor dining as pandemic freedoms end, with Washington, D.C., reportedly joining New York and Philadelphia in imposing steep fees.

November 14, 2025

Cooking in her work clothes saves woman $60 a week, has millions rethinking dinner

A viral TikTok hack with 3.7 million views reveals a simple trick to cook more at home. A Michigan woman claims it's helped her save at least $60 a week.

November 1, 2025

Retro dinnertime favorite is trending again, and it's taking over American homes

As streaming culture and remote work reshape American homes, TV trays are coming back, transforming kitschy convenience into modern multifunctional furniture.

October 30, 2025

Fried chicken buckets fading as Americans flock to tenders and sandwiches: Here's why

Fried chicken buckets are disappearing from American dinner tables as busy consumers choose convenient tenders and sandwiches over messy family meals.

October 25, 2025

Inside the booming business of luxury water — and what people pay for it

Fine dining restaurants now charge up to $95 for premium bottled water with dedicated sommeliers. The luxury water trend is growing as eateries offer elaborate menus.

October 16, 2025

Beef industry slams lab-grown hybrid meat as scientists promise greener steaks

Researchers have found that blending animal cells with plant ingredients and other protein alternatives produces hybrid foods that more closely match the taste and feel of real meat.

October 16, 2025

Forget sugar and cream: A viral coffee hack might transform your morning brew

Salt in coffee, practiced in Turkey, Vietnam and Taiwan for generations, is gaining popularity as users rediscover this traditional method to balance flavor and reduce bitterness.

October 11, 2025

Taco Bell tops new drive-thru speed rankings, and Chick-fil-A wins on satisfaction

Fast-food drive-thrus average five minutes and 35 seconds with 87% accuracy, and a study reveals friendliness and order accuracy drive customer satisfaction more than speed.

October 11, 2025

Pumpkin bread crushes the competition as fall favorites are revealed across America

Pumpkin food searches across 50 states reveal regional tastes, from cookies in Arizona to seeds in Hawaii, as favorite seasonal flavors return this fall.

October 11, 2025

KFC brings back fan-favorite honey BBQ flavor as fast-food wars heat up

KFC's Original Honey BBQ sauce returns as part of a broader nostalgia trend in the food industry, with fans celebrating the comeback of the beloved 1990s flavor on social media.